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Man Compensated By Philadelphia After Spending Decades In Prison For Crime He Didn't Commit

On Monday morning, the lawyer for Walter Ogrod, 59, announced a $9.1 million dollar settlement with the city of Philadelphia.

(CBS Philadelphia)

November 7, 2023

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The city of Philadelphia has compensated a man who spent decades in prison for a crime he didn't commit.

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After numerous court proceedings, both sides have come to a resolution.

Walter Ogrod, 59, is beginning a new chapter in life.

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